The policeman Torbjörn Lundgren at the Umeå Police 's first comment when presented to the video was "You've got to be kidding me!"

The car's owner, now possibly facing a fine of up to 2.000 USD (15.000 SEK), claims that he has no memory of trip, who was in the trunk or who was driving. He claims, however, that the car used to have a tow bar, but that it had broken down.

--- (feel free to correct any poor English, or if you want more details from the article or the video's narrative, should the story get accepted)

Submitted on 02/16/2010

Submitted by: Svante
Reference: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article6615338.ab Feb 16 2010

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Shadow said:
Definitely Toss: Bystanders Hurt
I cant find a reliable translator for the site but I gather from the bits and pieces that the guy in the trunk was injured and as he wasnt the driver, he counts as a bystander?

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Unless moron in the trunk was under mind control, he chose to be there and chose to play towhook. What an idiot! And the driver "doesn't remember"? Riiiggghhht. Thanks, Svante!

Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
From what I can gather it sounds like this dolt was sitting at the back of the car and holding on to whatever it was they were trying to tow. That doesn't count as a hurt bystander in my book since he was actively involved, and in an incredibly stupid way. Thanks, Svante!

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